Skinny Bites

Several of my blog recipes capitalize on pairings that complement each other with every bite. This post is a matchmaker as well. I can’t remember how I came across this combo – maybe it had something to do with a homemade caprese salad with cottage cheese instead of mozzarella – but the juice of the […]

I. Love. Corn dogs. Especially little pigs in a blanket dipped in mustard or, more recently, marinara sauce. I’ve had them for dinner many times in my single-&-new-to-Chicago days. However, corn dogs are not exactly the most healthy snack. The Jolly Hostess twist this week takes real corn – with summer seasoning – […]

I love Cocktail sauce, but ONLY IF it has a lot of horseradish in it. You know when the spice seems to go up your nose and clean out your sinuses (yes, graphic, but so delish and spicy!)? The Jolly Hostess twist this week was to create an aioli that resembled […]

Pickle roll ups with lemon garlic aioli is the classic snack for late night cravings or if you need a little protein for your appetizer spread. Added with flavorful garlic lemon aioli to make this appetizer lavishly good – and simple. Pickles Roll Ups with Lemon Garlic Aioli was created […]

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My name is Alana Jolly and I am the author and recipe developer of The Jolly hostess, which features ideas, apps and cheers for busy hostesses. All recipes are simple, quick & original for party appetizers, snacks, bites and dips. Cheers!